CarolynR.Swanson

Carolyn R. Swanson 1949 - 2012 WEST HARTFORD, CT - Carolyn R. Swanson, 63 of West Hartford and formerly of East Long-meadow, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2012. Carolyn was born in Springfield on November 26, 1949 a daughter of the late Harry and Ruth (Johnson) Swanson. She was a graduate of East Longmeadow High School and she also graduated from Hartwick College in New York. Carolyn attended St. Paul Lutheran Church in East Longmeadow. She was employed by two advertising agencies in Hartford, CT., and she subsequently was self-employed. Carolyn is survived by her two devoted brothers, Carl Swanson and his wife Natalie of Baltimore, MD., and Clark Swanson of Newburyport, MA., and she leaves three cherished nephews, Jon, Adam, and Matthew Swanson. Family and friends are invited to a gathering on Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 4p.m. until 7p.m. at the BYRON KEENAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION TRIBUTE CENTER, 1858 ALLEN STREET, EAST LONGMEADOW, MA 01028. Burial will be private at Hillcrest Park Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 11A.M. in St. Paul Lutheran Church 181 Elm Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Memorial contributions may be made in Carolyn's memory to the Rays of Hope 280 Chestnut Street, 6th floor, Springfield, MA 01199 or St. Paul Lutheran Church, 181 Elm Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028